Gonzales, CA

Measure K Oversight Committee

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider approving Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03, which recommends a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with Measure K tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including specific funding allocations. The committee will also consider an appointment to fill a vacancy. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Consider Approval of Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03 recommending the prioritized list of programs and funding allocations for FY 2026-2027 Measure K tax proceeds
• Consider appointment to the Measure K Oversight Committee (current members listed: Vice Chair Scott Funk, Committee Members Jennifer Ortega Uribe, Erin Askew, Chairperson Lorraine Worthy)
• Approve April 29, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council will consider adopting the police department's annual AB 481 report on military equipment use, approve a fiscal year 2026-2027 fee schedule, and hold a public hearing on city workforce vacancies and retention efforts. Consent items include calling a November 2026 general municipal election, adopting Measure K spending priorities, establishing an on-call consultant list, and approving engineer reports for assessment districts.

• Gonzales Police Department AB 481 Annual Report 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2026-24 establishing cost-for-services fee schedule for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts
• Resolution No. 2026-22 calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-23 adopting Measure K oversight committee's recommended spending list for FY 2026-2027

Planning Commission

The May 11, 2026 Regular Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because no business or hearings were set and a quorum will not be present. The agenda consists solely of this cancellation notice.

Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider a resolution to approve interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and continue the budget through August 31, 2026. They will also hear presentations on youth council proclamations and a fee schedule continuance. The meeting includes consent items such as warrants and agreements with NHA Advisors and the Boys and Girls Club.

• Resolution No. 2026-26: Interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and budget continuance until August 31, 2026
• Continuation of FY 2026-2027 Cost for Services Fee Schedule (item 7.1)
• Proclamations recognizing Youth Commissioners Shelby Anderson and Ricardo Rodriguez Perez, and Gonzales Youth Council's 10-Year Anniversary
• Resolution No. 2026-25: Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC for independent financial advisory services
• Resolution No. 2026-27: MOU with Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County for program services at the Teen Center

Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency will consider Resolution 2026-21, which designates specific street reconstruction projects (Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and Fifth Street slurry seal) as the city's priority for FY 2026-2027 SB 1 funding. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants, department activity reports, fireworks sales permits, a pavement management agreement with TAMC, and an electronic signature policy. The meeting also features proclamations for National Public Works Week and recognizing Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva as Ag Woman of the Year.

• Resolution 2026-21: Designating reconstruction of Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and slurry seal on Fifth Street as priority project for SB 1 funding
• Resolution 2026-19: Approving Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with TAMC
• Resolution 2026-20: Approving an Electronic Signature Policy
• Fireworks Sales Permits 2026
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53835-53895

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending how to allocate approximately $810,000 in transaction and use tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proposed priorities include funding debt service for the Community Pool renovation, youth programs, and after-school activities. The committee is expected to vote on the resolution after public comment and discussion.

• Projected Measure K revenue of about $810,000 for FY 2026-2027
• $130,000 to fund debt service for Community Pool renovation
• $95,000 for Youth Services/Development including GY21CSI and Community Center programming
• $80,000 for After School 'Kid-Power' Program
• $70,000 for Gonzales Day Camp

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission will consider two resolutions: one recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending zoning districts to allow new uses like mini-storage and RV storage in the industrial district, and another approving a conditional use permit for Salad Bowl Boxing at 201 Alta Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution PC 2025-10: recommend ordinance amending Chapter 12.56 Table 1 (zoning districts and permitted uses) to add mini-storage, RV storage, and streamline permitting in the industrial district
• Resolution PC 2025-11: approve conditional use permit for Salad Bowl Boxing to operate at 201 Alta Street
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of the July 14, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved a resolution to amend zoning districts to allow additional uses in the Industrial Zone. The Commission also approved a Conditional Use Permit for Salad Bowl Boxing to operate at 201 Alta Street.

• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-10 to amend Industrial Zone permitted uses (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-11 for Salad Bowl Boxing Conditional Use Permit at 201 Alta Street (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-127 amending storm water quality management and discharge control. They will also receive a COVID-19 update and consider a letter to Governor Newsom requesting vaccination prioritization for essential farmworkers. The meeting includes canvassing the November 3 general municipal election results, administering oaths of office, and approving routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-127 (storm water quality management)
• Consider letter to Governor Newsom prioritizing farmworkers for COVID-19 vaccine
• Approve Resolution No. 2020-65 canvassing November 3 election results
• Administer oaths to Jose L. Rios and Scott Funk
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Chualar Unified School District for HotSpot loan program extension through June 2021

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items, certified the November 3 election results, and administered oaths of office to Mayor Jose L. Rios and Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk. The Council adopted Ordinance 2020-127 amending storm water quality management, approved resolutions and an agreement to implement a local transaction and use tax, and sent a letter to the Governor on COVID-19. A proclamation for outgoing Mayor Orozco was moved to the January 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda No. 1 (meeting minutes, warrants, HotSpot loan amendment, AB 1600 impact fee report, treasurer report) (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda No. 2 (Resolutions 2020-66, 2020-67, and HdL agreement for local tax implementation) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-65 certifying November 3, 2020 election results (4-0)
• Administered Oaths of Allegiance to Mayor Jose L. Rios and Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-127 amending City Code Title 10, Chapter 10.28 on storm water quality management (5-0)
• Approved letter to Governor Newsom regarding COVID-19 (5-0)
• Moved proclamation recognizing Maria Orozco to January 4, 2021 meeting

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will discuss renaming Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way and receive a presentation on the Community Center Complex project timeline, community engagement, and preliminary financing plan. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable warrants and an extension of the consulting agreement with economic development consultant Angel Johnstone through June 30, 2024. The council will also receive an update on COVID-19.

• Discussion on renaming Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way
• Extension of consulting services agreement with Angel Johnstone through June 30, 2024
• Presentation on Community Center Complex project timeline, community engagement, and preliminary financing plan
• Approval of City accounts payable warrants #44221-44272
• Approval of Successor Agency warrants #1464-1466

The City Council decided to withdraw the proposal to rename Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way after hearing public opposition. The Council received presentations on the Community Center Complex project and COVID-19 updates, and approved several consent agenda items.

• Withdrew request to rename Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way
• Received presentation on Community Center Complex project
• Received update on COVID-19
• Approved Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority minutes
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #44221-44272
• Approved Successor Agency Warrants #1464-1466
• Approved extension to consulting services agreement with Angel Johnstone
• Youth Commission reported on mental health infographics and community support

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The council will vote on a one-year contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing services not to exceed $65,000. Presentations include updates on the Soledad Education Center by Hartnell College and a school update from Superintendent Yvette Irving. Consent items include a letter supporting the federal Microgrid Act. The council will also receive a COVID-19 update.

• Consider approval of contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing services up to $65,000
• Consider letter supporting the Microgrid Act by Congressman Jimmy Panetta
• Presentation on Soledad Education Center by Hartnell College
• School update by Superintendent Yvette Irving
• Update on COVID-19

The City Council approved a contract for grant writing services and unanimously supported federal Microgrid Act legislation. The meeting also included presentations on a new education center and a COVID-19 update.

• Approved March 15, 2021 Joint Council minutes [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #44583-44656 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved Successor Agency Warrants #1472-1474 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved letter of support for Microgrid Act legislation [UNANIMOUS]

City Council - Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to review the Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and annexation. The meeting includes a staff report, public comment, and discussion, but no formal action is expected. They will also approve the minutes from the prior workshop held on April 12, 2021.

• Review of Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and potential annexation
• Approval of joint workshop minutes from April 12, 2021

The City Council accepted the April 12, 2021 workshop minutes unanimously. The Council discussed the Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and Annexation, which will move into the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) phase. No final decisions were made.

• Accepted April 12, 2021 workshop minutes (5-0)
• Accepted April 12, 2021 workshop minutes (4-0)
• Vista Lucia Specific Plan to enter EIR phase
• Vista Lucia Specific Plan to undergo 45-day public review

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent items including approval of accounts payable, meeting minutes, a youth development consulting contract, and a lease for the former medical clinic. Regular agenda items include appointing a new planning commissioner, reappointing two others, approving a professional services contract for the Community Center Complex project, purchasing a fire engine for $30,000, and hiring two seasonal firefighters.

• Approve resolution authorizing a $48,000 consulting agreement with Michelle Slade/C4 Consulting for youth development and leadership
• Approve a 5-year lease with Gonzales Medical Center, Inc. at $500/month for the former Gonzales Medical Clinic property
• Consider purchase of a 2006 KME Type 1 fire engine from Monterey County Regional Fire District for up to $30,000
• Authorize hiring two additional seasonal/limited-term firefighters at a cost not to exceed $82,000 over two fiscal years
• Approve a professional services contract with Swinerton Consulting for program and construction management on the Community Center Complex project (funding $75,000 total)

The City Council unanimously approved a professional services contract with Swinerton Consulting for program and construction management on the Community Center Complex project. The council also approved appointments to the Planning Commission and Measure K Oversight Committee, a used fire engine purchase, seasonal firefighters, and a memorandum of agreement with Monterey County for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. Two items were tabled: a youth development services contract and a lease for the former medical clinic.

• Approved Swinerton Consulting contract for Community Center Complex project (4-0)
• Approved MOA with Monterey County for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (4-0)
• Approved purchase of used fire engine up to $30,000 (4-0)
• Approved seasonal firefighters (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission appointments and reappointments (4-0)
• Approved Measure K Oversight Committee appointments (4-0)
• Tabled $48,000 youth development services contract (4-0)
• Tabled lease with Gonzales Medical Center at $500/month (4-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will conduct a scoping meeting to gather input on the environmental impact report for the Puente Del Monte Specific Plan, a proposed 501-acre development east of Gonzales. No decisions will be made; this is an early consultation to identify key issues and alternatives. The consent agenda includes approval of the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Puente Del Monte Specific Plan EIR scoping meeting – 501-acre project by Jackson Family Investments east of city limits
• Consent agenda: approval of November 24, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve six Community Action Grant applications for FY 2025-2026, totaling $25,500. The committee will also discuss eliminating the local resident requirement in the grant criteria. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Resolution No. MKOC 2026-01 recommending approval of six Community Action Grants: Abrazos y Suspiros ($5,000), Adventure Seeking Seniors ($5,000), Gonzales Youth Guardians ($5,000), Grupo Unido de Gonzales – Dia Del Nino ($3,500), Pueblo Unido de Tateposco (LUDA) – 5 de Mayo ($2,000), Shield Bearers ($5,000)
• Consideration of eliminating the local resident requirement in Community Grant Criteria
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and management staff are holding a strategic session on May 15, 2021, at Farview Middle School Joint Use Gym. The agenda contains no specific discussion items beyond the strategic session itself. No decisions or proposals are listed.

• Strategic session with City Council and management staff

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority

The Gonzales City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority hold a joint meeting to consider a continued public hearing on reducing development impact fees for vacant properties west of Highway 101 to encourage housing. They will also hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 cost for services fee schedule and consider a resolution authorizing a solar lease agreement with Concentric Power for city-owned properties. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, accounts payable warrants, a fireworks permit fee waiver, and a prescribed burn report. The council will also receive a COVID-19 update and recess to closed session for litigation exposure.

• Continued public hearing on Resolution 2021-12 to amend Development Impact Fees for vacant properties west of Highway 101 to allow lower fees for housing (staff recommends continuing and re-noticing)
• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-27 establishing the Cost for Services Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (staff recommends approval)
• Consideration of Resolution GEA-2021-01 authorizing a solar lease agreement with Concentric Power for installation of solar arrays at certain city-owned properties
• Request for waiver of application fees for a fireworks sales permit submitted by Shield Bearers
• Report on plan to proceed with a prescribed burn of the Slough

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cost for Services Fee Schedule and unanimously approved a request to waive application fees for a Fireworks Sales Permit. A resolution regarding development impact fees was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Cost for Services Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved waiver of Fireworks Sales Permit application fees (5-0)
• Continued Resolution 2021-12 regarding development impact fees (5-0)
• Pulled GEA solar array lease agreement to reschedule (5-0)

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint budget meeting to consider and adopt the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. They will also vote on resolutions establishing the appropriations limit and certifying compliance with state law for taxes, assessments, and property-related fees. Public comment is invited before action.

• Adoption of Resolution 2021-29 approving the city's operating budget for FY 2021-2022
• Adoption of Resolution SA-2021-02 approving the Successor Agency budget for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution 2021-25 establishing the appropriations limit at $9,766,845.47
• Resolution 2021-26 certifying compliance for levying taxes, assessments, and property-related fees (e.g., SEC Assessment Fee, Gonzales Shopping Center bond, Cal Breeze and Canyon Creek assessment districts)
• Public hearing on the budget; staff recommends approval and authorization to realign the FY 2020-2021 budget

The City Council and Successor Agency approved the operating budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, along with the Successor Agency budget. Consent items establishing appropriations limits and certifying compliance with state tax laws were also approved unanimously. No public comments were made on any agenda item.

• Approved Resolution 2021-25 establishing appropriations subject to limit for FY 2021-22 (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-26 certifying compliance with state law on taxes and fees (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-29 adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-22 operating budget (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)
• Approved Resolution SA-2021-02 adopting the Successor Agency budget for FY 2021-22 (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)

City Council - Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting

The joint City Council and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and provide feedback on the Administrative Draft Puente Del Monte Specific Plan and annexation of 542 acres. No formal action is required. Other items include a public hearing on the Industrial Waste Treatment Facility EIR and continued hearings on zoning amendments for R-2 district and ADU regulations.

• Public hearing to review Administrative Draft Puente Del Monte Specific Plan covering 585 acres, 2,623 residential units, parks, schools, and infrastructure
• Public hearing to consider Resolution PC 2021-03 recommending approval of Environmental Impact Report for Industrial Waste Treatment Facility and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2021-01)
• Continued public hearing for Resolution PC 2021-02 recommending Ordinance 2021-129 amending R-2 district regulations
• Continued public hearing for Resolution PC 2021-01 recommending Ordinance 2021-128 amending Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 14, 2021

The Planning Commission unanimously approved recommendations to the City Council regarding an industrial waste treatment facility, R-2 District zoning, and Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations. The body also held a public hearing to receive feedback on the Administrative Draft Puente Del Monte Specific Plan and Annexation, though no action was taken on that item.

• Approved recommendation for Industrial Waste Treatment Facility EIR and Conditional Use Permit (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to amend Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.68 (R-2 District) (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to amend Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.112.020 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from June 14, 2021 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint budget meeting to consider and adopt the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, including resolutions establishing the appropriations limit and certifying compliance with state tax laws. They will also receive an end-of-year presentation from the Gonzales Youth Council.

• Consider and adopt Resolution 2022-38 adopting the city operating budget for FY 2022-2023
• Consider and adopt Resolution SA-2022-02 approving the Successor Agency budget for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-36 sets appropriations limit at $10,315,742.19, with $5,156,000 subject to limitation
• Resolution 2022-37 certifies compliance for levying taxes, assessments, and fees including Cal Breeze and Canyon Creek maintenance districts
• Receive FY 2021-2022 end-of-year presentation from the Gonzales Youth Council

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve the City of Gonzales operating budget for FY 2022-2023 and the Successor Agency budget. Consent items establishing appropriations limits and certifying tax compliance also passed 3-0. Public comment raised concerns about police accountability and infrastructure funding.

• Approved Resolution 2022-36 establishing appropriations limit (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-37 certifying tax compliance (3-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 operating budget via Resolution 2022-38 (5-0)
• Adopted Successor Agency budget via Resolution SA-2022-02 (5-0)

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled